The economic impact of the AI boom is starting to become apparent, according to experts. While it was previously seen as a niche industry, the growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions is now being felt across various sectors of the economy. As AI continues to transform industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, companies are … Read more
Ultraprocessed foods have become a growing concern in New Zealand, with many Kiwis unaware of the true ingredients and health risks associated with consuming them. A new series of investigations aims to shed light on these grocery items loaded with sugar, salt, and saturated fat. Recent restrictions on marketing and importation of ultraprocessed foods are … Read more
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party has been given a mandate to try to form a new government, its first since World War II. The party, which won 28.8% of the vote in September’s parliamentary election, has been tasked with holding talks with the Austrian People’s Party, the conservative party led by outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The … Read more
SoundHound AI’s stock price plummeted 8% on Tuesday as investors sold shares amid heightened market volatility. The company, which provides conversational artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, was down from its previous day highs and had fallen as much as 11% earlier in the session. The sell-off came despite SoundHound’s unveiling of a new in-vehicle voice commerce … Read more
Russia’s Kursk region has come under intense bombardment as Ukraine launched a new offensive in the area, leaving residents shaken and authorities on high alert. The latest attacks, which began early Sunday morning, have resulted in explosions and missile warnings being sounded across the city, with local officials describing the situation as “calmer” than previous … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into crashes involving Tesla vehicles equipped with the “Actually Smart Summon” feature, which allows owners to remotely summon their cars from parking spaces without anyone inside. The agency is looking into approximately 2.6 million Tesla vehicles with this feature and has identified multiple crash … Read more
The Green Bay Packers are looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Chicago Bears as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in their next game. The team’s coach, Matt LaFleur, expressed his determination to get back on track despite facing some tough challenges. Christian Watson’s season has come to an abrupt … Read more
A recent surge in HMPV cases in China has raised concerns about another pandemic. However, public health experts emphasize that HMPV is not like Covid-19 and does not pose a significant global threat. What is HMPV? HMPV is a virus causing mild upper respiratory tract infections, similar to the flu, for most people. First identified … Read more
A new study on the ancient Rujm el-Hiri site in southwest Syria challenges previous assumptions about its purpose as an astronomical observatory. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev used a combination of techniques, including geomagnetic analysis, tectonic reconstruction, and remote sensing, to determine that the site has shifted significantly over … Read more
Nvidia has announced a major advancement in its digital “ACE” characters, which can now engage in conversational gameplay with users using generative AI. At CES 2025, the company showcased how ACE characters can become autonomous game companions, including a teammate designed to help players achieve victories in popular games like PUBG. According to Nvidia, ACE … Read more